Thursday, May 25, 2006

Arcadia

Saturday, April 01, 2006

West Covina

I saw this MIni at Vincent and Badillo in West Covina on April 1, 2006. It took my completely by surprise. I was actually looking at the car to its right that had Illinois license plates. All of a sudden, I saw this silver Mini in the left turn lane! Wow!

Sunday, March 19, 2006

Pasadena

I saw two Minis in the parking lot of Peet's Coffee in Pasadena on March 19, 2006. I guess Mini owners like to drink good coffee.Here's the second. I suppose the owner could have been visiting Noah's Bagels next door.

Torrance

Torrance

I saw this very dusty Mini at King's Hawaiian restaurant in Torrance on March 19, 2006. I had to be somewhat discreet about taking this photo as the drivers to the left and right of the Mini were returning to their vehicles.

Burbank

This Mini was on Palm, near San Fernando, in Burbank. It's amazing that certain cities have a larger concentration Minis. For example, I saw this Mini and the two in the previous post within 10 minutes of one another.

Burbank

I saw this Mini inside a parking lot at Palm and Third in downtown Burbank on March 4.Another Mini, same garage. I actually got out of the car to photograhp this Mini. It's amazing how every Mini looks different, even though they might be exactly the same.

Glendale

I almost didn't get this photo. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a Mini coming down the Brand off-ramp of the 134 in Glendale on March 4. But I saw it, quickly reached for my camera and got this photo.It's really hard to see this Mini, but I promise you that it's there. It's the last one (the farthest right), in the row. I was driving south on Central in Glendale on March 4 when I first saw this Mini on my right. I wasn't able to take the picture in time, but later when I passed by again, I took the photo.

Saturday, February 25, 2006

Santa Monica

Get ready for a slew of Mini Photos, all in Santa Monica. Every one of these Minis in this post were photographed in Santa Monica on Feb. 25, 2006. It was an amazing day. Santa Monica must be the mecca for happy, zippy cars. Sun, surf, shopping, food: what can be better?

This blue Mini was seen in one of the public parking garages.Another Mini in the same garage.Another Mini, same garage. I didn't find any parking in that garage, but I saw three Minis. Now that's time well spent.Since I didn't find any available spots in the public garage, I parked in a private garage off of Second Street. And look what was there: a Mini!This Mini was driving east and I had to run to catch up with it. Yes, it is a bit silly to chase after a car for a photo, but when I look at the picture, it's entirely worth it.This Mini was parked on Fifth Avenue.This was definitely my most amazing find of the day. Walking on the overpass above Pacific Coast Highway, I wondered whether I would see a Mini and whether I could spot it. About five minutes passed and I didn't see a Mini. I was a bit discouraged, and as I was about to leave, I saw this. So yes, I did and I can. Can you? It's on the right side of the photo.I was about to cross the street on Ocean Boulevard when I saw this Mini make a speedy left turn.Another Mini parked along Ocean Boulevard.A Mini racing by on Ocean Boulevard.A Mini parked in a parking lot nearby Third Street Promenade.A Mini parked on Wilshire Boulevard. This was my not my last Mini Sighting of the evening, but it was the last one I could photograph. I later saw a Mini coming down the off-ramp of the 405 Freeway, but it was too quick (they often are) for me to photograph.